S’mores Brownies
My marshmallows got a little burnt (lesson learned: don’t multitask while something is under the broiler!) but these brownies were killer. Five of us ate our way through more of a pan than I’d like to...
View ArticleDark Chococolate Fudge
I really enjoy making various candies during the holiday season because they keep so well. I can make the candy in advance and freeze it. I can give it away, and know that the recipients can store it...
View ArticleBoozy {or Not} Pecan Pie Truffles
I never had the traditional pumpkin or pecan pie for Thanksgiving dessert when I was growing up. To this day, I won’t touch a pumpkin pie. If pecan pie is my only option, I might indulge, but I don’t...
View ArticleSoft Peanut Butter Cookies
This is the last week of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats, hosted by Meal Planning Magic, and I hope you found some great inspiration for your own holiday baking. If you missed any of my...
View Article{Bake Along} Orange-Almond Upside-Down Cake
When the February/March issue of Fine Cooking came out, I was immediately drawn to the series on upside-down cakes. Despite being afraid of caramel, I knew that I had to make one of the cakes… the...
View ArticleBlackberry Coconut Macaroon Tart
I bookmark a lot of recipes. A LOT. Way more than I ever get to make. It’s sad really. There are so many fabulous sounding recipes out there and because of time, energy, various dietary restrictions,...
View Article{Frozen Fridays} Ice Creams, Sorbets, and More!
First off, Happy 4th of July! I hope you’re enjoying this day with family and friends. We’ll be kicking off the day with a lazy morning, and then joining friends this afternoon for the day’s World Cup...
View Article{Frozen Fridays} Frozen Desserts
This final week of Frozen Fridays is a roundup of all sorts of tasty treats that sort of fall into their own category. Most are based on homemade ice cream, but all have a little something extra...
View ArticleDark Chocolate Almond Brownies
Although I don’t follow any special diet, apart from trying to make healthy choices, I’m fining the an increasing number of friends and family are changing their eating habits. Recently, a very good...
View ArticleCranberry Orange Bread
Welcome to the first in 12 weeks of Christmas treats, a weekly blog hop hosted by Meal Planning Magic. Now I know it’s early to be thinking about Christmas, but the holiday season is a particularly...
View ArticleBuddy the Elf Cookies
Unlike some people, I never really had any strong Christmas traditions of watching a particular movie. When my brothers and I were little, we would watch Christmas specials that my mom recorded (on...
View ArticleGingerbread Cookies
Ok, so I was terrible with keeping up with the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats this year. Call me lazy if you’d like. I’ve been super busy and frankly, exhausted over the past few (the first trimester...
View ArticlePistachio Coconut Macaroons
It’s been a while since I’ve gotten to make cookies, just for fun. There’s been too many other things on my to-do list, too many places to go, and too little energy to be in the kitchen when I didn’t...
View Article{Guest Post} Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
If you’re looking to indulge, or simply to drool over some gorgeous photos of desserts, I highly recommend checking out Eva Bakes. I first teamed with Eva when she reached out about doing a bake along...
View ArticleBlueberry Crumb Bars
I was super excited when this month’s What’s Baking? theme turned out to be Baking with Fruit, chosen by Jaida at Sweet Beginnings. The weather is beautiful and the local farms are opening up for...
View ArticleVanilla Ice Cream, Philadelphia-Style
When the weather finally turned into sunshine and spring a month or so ago, I jumped at the chance to make homemade ice cream. I love the rich vanilla flavor and super smooth texture of homemade ice...
View Article{Frozen Fridays} Ice Creams, Sorbets, and More!
Chocolate-Hazelnut and Toasted Marshmallow Gelato from Floating Kitchen Growing up, my mom used to make this fantastic Oreo ice cream. I don’t remember her making many varieties other than vanilla and...
View Article{Frozen Fridays} Desserts
So we’ve made it through ice cream, toppings and servers, and popsicles. You might be wondering what else is left. Why, desserts, of course! This week, I’ve desserts that don’t fall into one of the...
View ArticlePeanut Butter S’mores Oatmeal Cookie Bars
I was pretty excited when Joanna of Kosher Kitchen chose Baking with S’mores Variations as the theme for this month’s What’s Baking? To me, s’mores are a summer dessert. We enjoy sitting outside...
View ArticleDouble Chocolate Coconut Cookies
I first made these cookies last year, to send in holiday care packages and to serve at our annual holiday party. While I was really bummed to have to cancel our holiday party (due to illness and lack...
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